City of Wasco
Minutes of Regular Meeting
October 3, 2006 – 7:00pm
City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pro Tem Espitia called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m
2. FLAG SALUTE:
3. INVOCATION: Pastor Jim Wheeler of Grace Community Church gave the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL: Mayor Pro Tem Espitia, Council Members: Cortez, Pearson, and Wegman. Mayor West Absent
Others Present- City Manager Pennell, City Attorney L. Peake, City Clerk Hight, Executive Secretary Krause, Accounting Manager Mosqueda, Public Works Director Jones, Superintendent of Streets and City Projects Wren, Planning Director Woodcock, Sr. Planner McNamara, Human Resource Manager Randhawa, Code Enforcement Officer Reyes, and Sgt. Zimmerman. Grant Writer Livingston. Amondo Garza/Corolo Eng.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS:
Supervisor Barbara Patrick presented an invitation to Council to attend a meeting with the members of the California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley to hear a proposal entitled “The San Joaquin Valley: California’s 21st Century Opportunity.”
Supervisor Patrick also presented City Manager Larry Pennell with an award received recognizing his 30 Years of Service from the City Managers Association. Executive Secretary Krause presented Mr. Pennell with a celebratory cake.
KernCOG Executive Director Ron Brummett presented Council with an update on projects before KernCOG and the status of State Route 46 widening through Wasco. The Council inquired as to the priority listing of projects and if they (the Council) could be of assistance to move Hwy 46 up on the list for funding.
Mayor Pro Tem recessed for celebratory cake at 7:35 p.m.
Regular meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE:
City Manager Pennell reported to the Council that the City had been the recipient of a Combat Area Presentation Flag flown onboard a U.S. Navy Patrol Boat conducting Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection operations in the North Arabian Gulf in Iraq. Pennell stated that we would be in contact with the sender, Command Master-Chief Larry Van Schuyver and suggested that the City hold a ceremony to officially accept this United States flag.
Mayor Pro Tem Espitia introduced Alexis Stokes the new editor of the Wasco Tribune to council member’s and audience.
Paul Neufeld 947 Evergreen Ct. stated his interest in items 8 and 9 on the agenda. He also questioned the building of new homes in Wasco before the completion of curb and gutters and why that was currently happening. Superintendent of Streets and Projects responded.
Jose Luna 1575 Shamrock Ct. (Espitia translated) spoke in opposition of the ordinance forbidding canopies.
Bob Reeves 2325 Sunset Street reported that to his knowledge nothing had been done concerning his previous complaint on July 15, 2006 in regards to the neglected swimming pools, and overgrown palm trees in his neighborhood.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting on September 19, 2006.
b) Approval of Bill Paying List.
c) Approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Wasco Approving an Indemnity Agreement with Newman, Ramsum and Ceraolo related to the Cancellation of a Williamson Act Contract encumbering 76.58 acres of land (APNs 489-020-08 and 489-020-14).
d) Approval of a Resolution of the City of Wasco City Council Reaffirming the Previously Designated Survey Area and Directing the City of Wasco Planning Commission to Select Preliminary Added Territory Boundaries for the Proposed 2007 Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Wasco Redevelopment Project and to Formulate a Preliminary Plan.
e) Acknowledge Receipt of Correspondence.
f) Approve the Reading of All Ordinances and Resolutions by Title Only and
Approve Publication of All Ordinances in Summary Form.
Cortez requested item C be pulled from the consent calendar.
Wegman made a motion to approve remaining calendar, 2nd by Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Cortez, Espitia, Pearson, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West
Attorney Peake read the resolution title.
After discussion, Pearson made a motion to approve item 7c, 2nd by Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Espitia, Pearson, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cortez,
ABSENT: West
Attorney Peake read the resolution title.
Wegman left council chambers at 8:00 p.m.
City Attorney Peake announced to the council and audience that item 13 has been requested continued by the property owner. Cortez made a motion to continue until December 19, 2006, 2nd by Pearson
Motion carried with a 3-0-2 vote. West and Wegman absent
Wegman returned 8:04 p.m.
8. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Extension of City Manager Employment Contract to July 31, 2007
Cortez made a motion to extend contract, 2nd by Pearson. Motion carried with 4-0-1 vote. West absent
9. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval of Recruitment Program for City Manager
City Manager Pennell gave a brief report of meetings with committee and handed out draft copies of recruitment flyer. No action taken.
10. Continued Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval of Employment Agreement with Rocio Mosqueda as Interim Finance Director City Manager Pennell gave a brief report of changes in agreement. Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Pearson. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. West absent.
11. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Request for Approval to Proceed with Task Order No.3 for the Design of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Jones gave a brief staff report and asked Amondo Garza to field any questions. Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Wegman. Motion carried with a 4-0-1 vote. West absent
12. Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: Submittal of CDBG Planning & Technical Assistance Economic Development and General Allocation Applications
Mayor Pro Tem Espitia opened the public hearing.
Livingston passed out the sign in sheet and read the appropriate language for the purpose of the hearing.
Espitia closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m.
a) A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE STATE CDBG PLANNING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION
Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Wegman. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Cortez, Espitia, Pearson, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West
Attorney Peake read the resolution title.
b) A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE STATE CDBG PLANNING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM’S GENERAL ALLOCATION
Pearson made a motion to approve, 2nd by Cortez. Motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Cortez, Espitia, Pearson, and Wegman.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: West
Attorney Peake read the resolution title.
13. Report, Public Hearing and Possible Approval, RE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WASCO CONCERNING THE CANCELLATION OF A WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT Pertaining to Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 489-020-08 and 489-020-14 on 76.58 acres of land located directly south of Filburn Avenue, west of Hwy 43, north of Jackson Avenue and east of Griffith Avenue
As previously stated this item was continued until Dec. 19. 2006
14. Report and Possible Minute Action, RE: Approval to amend Staffing Plan – Planning Department
Pennell gave a brief explanation of amendment to plan. Cortez made a motion to approve, 2nd by Pearson. Motion carried with the following vote: 4-0-1 Mayor West absent.
15. Report, RE: Status of Code Enforcement efforts at 1829 G Street
Reyes reported that clean up has occurred in the front yard and that he would follow up on continued effort on the property. No action taken.
16. Report, RE: Update on 7th Street Code Enforcement Issues
Woodcock and Reyes reported on the efforts to repair windows and compliance issues for 7th street. No action taken.
17. Discussion and Possible Minute Action, RE: Semi Tractor Trailer parking in residential neighborhoods. After discussion of council and staff, no action taken.
REPORTS FROM CITY STAFF
Woodcock: LAFCO has continued Annexation 37 until the November meeting.
REPORTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY-none
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER-none
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL-
Pearson: Asked staff to devise a plan for mulberry limbs
Council congratulated City Manager Pennell on his 30 Years of Service Award
CLOSED SESSION-none
ADJOURNMENT – Cortez made a motion to adjourn at 8:50 p.m. 2nd by Pearson. All in favor motion carried.
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Vickie Hight, City Clerk Danny Espitia, Mayor Pro Tem
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